Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise By Ihg – A Favorite for Families in Gold Coast

Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise By IHG provides ocean-facing rooms and deluxe suites on elevated floors with sweeping views of the Gold Coast coastline or hinterland from private balconies. Premium corner king rooms on floors 11 and above have been renovated and include a large bathroom with a panoramic window overlooking Broadbeach and a spa bath. Standard rooms offer a comfortable stay, while one-bedroom suites add a separate living area with a sofa bed and a kitchenette with a coffee machine.

Four Winds 360° is Queensland's only revolving restaurant, serving fresh seafood and Australian fusion cuisine with sunset views over the coast. Relish Grill & Bar offers a fresh breakfast buffet poolside and turns into a restaurant in the evening with steak and other dishes. Guests can also order cocktails, pizza, and meals from the poolside bar or via room service, and the coffee house on site serves specialty drinks.

The hotel has a large outdoor lagoon-style swimming pool with a hot tub/Jacuzzi, sun loungers, and sun umbrellas, with towels provided. Guests can play tennis on the on-site tennis court with tennis equipment supplied, or use the fitness center with modern equipment and the fitness/spa locker rooms. The property also includes a garden with outdoor furniture, a sun terrace, and board games and puzzles available at the hotel.

The hotel sits between the Cavill Avenue entertainment strip and Broadbeach's shopping and dining scene, with the G-link tram stop at the doorstep. Surfers Paradise Beach is a short stroll away, and a patrolled beach is within a few blocks. Pacific Fair Shopping Centre is close by; Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast and Sea World (10-minute drive) are within 30 minutes; Gold Coast Airport is a 30-minute drive.

The hotel provides a kids' pool and a fence around the main pool for safety, plus babysitting/child services and a children's menu at the restaurant. Family rooms are available, and the property has wheelchair-accessible rooms and facilities for disabled guests. A chapel/shrine is on site, and the hotel offers currency exchange, a tour desk, and electric vehicle charging stations.

Signature venue: Queensland's only revolving restaurant (Four Winds 360°)

Water features: Lagoon-style outdoor pool plus hot tub/Jacuzzi

Location: Between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, G-link tram at doorstep

Recreation: On-site tennis court and fitness center

Family extras: Kids' pool, babysitting service, family rooms

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible rooms and facilities for disabled guests